The Mystery of the Lion's Tail

Written by Harper Paris · Illustrated by Marcos Calo

Book #5 in the Greetings from Somewhere series

Twins on safari hunt for elusive lions in Kenya's wilds.

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128 pages· 4,328 words· Est. 34 min read-aloud· 520L

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Bookroo's summary

Ethan and Ella embark on a thrilling safari in Kenya's Maasai Mara, determined to spot the elusive lion among Africa's Big Five. Despite glimpses of a tail, the majestic creature remains hidden. With the help of local children, the twins unravel clues and embark on a wild adventure. Will their detective skills lead them to a lion family before their journey ends? Join them in a tale of mystery and discovery, perfect for young adventurers eager to explore the wonders of the wild.

From the publisher

Ethan and Ella search for lions on a safari in Kenya in the fifth book of Greetings from Somewhere, an exciting series about mystery, travel, and adventure. Ethan, Ella, and their parents travel to the Maasai Mara in Kenya where they stay in a cabin and venture out on safaris every day in search of The Big Five game animals–the African elephant, the Cape buffalo, the leopard, the rhinoceros, and, of course, the lion. The kids are so excited when they see four of the five animals within the first few days, but where are the lions? Both Ethan and Ella could swear they’ve seen a lion’s tail poking out from behind a tree, but they cannot seem to find the animal itself! Then, the twins talk to a boy and girl who live in the Maasai Mara. The locals give Ethan and Ella some clues about spotting lions. With a little help and some good detective work, the twins discover a whole lion family on their last day in Kenya! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Greetings from Somewhere chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

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